Motorway Maintenance Operative
Company: Egis Group
Role summary
Motorway Maintenance Operative is a role at Egis Group in Sleveen East, Municipal District of Macroom, Ireland (on-site). Posted 2026-10-14. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Motorway Maintenance Operative
- Company
- Egis Group
- Location
- Sleveen East, Municipal District of Macroom, Ireland
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-14
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team dedicated to keeping Ireland's motorways safe and running smoothly. You'll be involved in a variety of hands-on tasks, contributing directly to public safety and infrastructure. They offer full-time hours and a chance to develop practical skills in a vital sector.
Job description
Company Description
Egis Lagan Services.
Smoother Journeys, Safer Roads.
We maintain and operate 350 kilometres of Ireland’s motorway and high-speed dual carriageway network. In close collaboration with our client Transport Infrastructure Ireland, we deliver year-round services as part of the Motorway.
Key activities include winter maintenance, emergency and incident response, routine asset maintenance, inspections and patrolling, defect remedial works, traffic management and stakeholder liaison.
We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Operative for our Macroom, Cork Depot.
Urgent position/ Immediate start.
Job Description
The hands-on implementation of the day-to-day Project Road maintenance requirements.
To provide call-out cover to out-of-office hours’ emergency responses on a rostered basis including night work.
To carry out routine maintenance activities including:
Landscaping / Grass cutting
Road Furniture cleaning
Traffic Management
Routine patrols & inspections of the road network
Incident response
Winter Maintenance
Litter collection
General maintenance duties
Fencing repairs
Small civil works including concrete repairs, ducting etc.
Keep accurate records of tasks completed
Complete training as required
To undertake all allocated maintenance tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Qualifications
Essential:
2nd level education
Class C drivers’ licence
Valid Safe Pass holder
Relevant experience with a background in Maintenance.
Evidence of practical experience in one or more of the routine maintenance activities listed above
An understanding of and commitment to health and safety practices and principles
Desirable:
Up-to-date training/qualifications in:
Traffic Management
H&S Related training - First Aid, Fire Warden, Manual Handling. Safety Rep.
Other complementary work-related training courses/qualifications
Experience in a similar role
Knowledge of the standard methods, equipment, materials, tools, and practices used in performing the road maintenance activities
Licence/Certification:
C Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Additional Information
If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments throughout the hiring process, please let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring equal access and opportunity for all candidates.
Business Line: Consulting and Operations
Service Line: OnM Operations
Region: Europe and Africa
Job Family: Operations and Maintenance - Operational